2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
2 cups beef broth (or 2-1/4 if not using wine)
In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Stir in wine, if desired, and broth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups.